HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 17: Brent Grimes #21 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates after making a first quarter interception against the Houston Texans during a preseaon game at Reliant Stadium on August 17, 2013 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)(Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – If you’re heading out to the Miami Dolphins preseason game on Saturday, there’s a new safety policy instituted by the NFL that could impact nearly all of the fans.

The new rule impacts the types of bags fans bring to a game. The rule states:

Fans may carry only one bag this is clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and does not exceed 12″x6″x12″ or a one-gallon plastic freezer bag.

Fans may also bring in a small clutch bag or purse approximately the size of a hand with or without a handle or strap.

An exception is made for medically necessary items after inspection at Gate E.

Each member of a family, including children, will be able to carry an approved clear bag and a clutch purse.

The Dolphins and the NFL also said that season ticket holders will be given an NFL approved bags and non-season ticket holders wanting branded bags approved by the league can buy them at the team store at Sun Life Stadium.